Yes. Carer's Allowance will continue to be paid to you for 6 weeks after the person you are caring for dies.
Bereavement Grant
You may get a Bereavement Grant of €850. You can get application forms and further information about this from:
Bereavement Grant Section
Social Welfare Services
Government Buildings
Ballinalee Road
Longford
LoCall: 1890 92 77 70 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
+ 353 43 3340000 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)
For more information, log on to 'www.welfare.ie'.